VM Folder Watchdog

This application is based on Yandex Cloud Functions. It starts and stops all Yandex Compute Cloud VM instances in a folder on a preset schedule with the ability to specify the name of the VM label that will turn on and off.

Use it to shut VMs down automatically when they are not needed to save on idle resources.

The cost of resources for the application includes:

• Fee for the number of function calls, computing resources allocated to executing the function, and outgoing traffic (see Yandex Cloud Functions pricing).
• Fee for standard queue requests (see Yandex Message Queue pricing).

1. In the management console, select the folder where you want to deploy the application.
2. Select Cloud Apps.
3. On the left-hand panel, select Marketplace.
4. Select VM Folder Watchdog and click Use.
5. Specify the following:
   • Application name.
   • (Optional) Application description.
   • Service account with the admin role for the folder, or select Auto to have the service account created when installing the application. This service account will be used to create the application resources.
   • Folder to start and stop VM instances in.
   • Schedules for VM startup and shutdown as cron expressions.
   • (Optional) The name of the label by which the VM will be turned on and off.
6. Click Install and wait for the installation to complete.

Launch and shut down virtual machines in a specified folder according to a schedule

Yandex Cloud technical support responds to requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The types of requests available and their response time depend on your pricing plan. You can activate paid support in the management console. Learn more about requesting technical support.